VCDS (VAG-COM) codes and programmable options for Golf Mk7

[Bladesg]

The mk7 VCDS reference thread contains a tweak for adding the brake function to the inner lamps on mk7s with incandescent fitting, but I was asked recently to do the same for a Golf R which had LED rear tail lights. The following instructions will do just that - I hope!

I've yet to implement the tweak on the Golf R, but I'm reasonably confident that the instructions will work - if anyone tries it before I get access to the Golf R, please provide feedback


VCDS Tweak - Add "brake" function to "inner" tail lights

Preface: The fittings that will be altered by this tweak are those that are physically installed in the hatch lid (tailgate). The picture below shows the LH fitting and I have circled the relevant LEDs for reference (note: both left and right side fittings will be altered).

As some will already know, the BCM manages lighting for the car's exterior lamps - in this instance the left and right side bank of LEDs on the inner rear fittings are each connected to the one pin on the BCM (i.e. PIN #6 on Socket C). This means that only one Leuchte-set needs to be altered (i.e. not surprisingly the Leuchte-set designated C6).

For the Leuchte-geeks, the two inner LED fittings are factory programmed to perform only one function; that being as a parking light with the illumination level set to a value of 10. To add the brake function, it is necessary to move the parking light function to the CD alpha pair thus allowing the vacated AB alpha pair to be used as a brake light. This gives the Brake-parking light combination the correct priority in instances where both functions are operated together

Instructions

1. Select 09 - Central Electr control module
2. Select Security Access - 16 from the "Open Controller" screen
3. Enter the magic number 31347 and return to the "Open Controller" screen
4. Select Adaptation - 10 from the "Open Controller" screen
5. Change the four Leuchte channels depicted in the table below to the values in the New Settings column.
   
   Suggestion: use the "search" facility on the latest RT software to find the channels listed below as follows:
   Enter LRC6 into the search box to find the inner LED tail-light channels

Notes:

1. Four adaptation channel settings need to be changed as per the table above, but I have included the complete Leuchte-set for reference and for checking the suitability of the tweak on your car
2. Do not implement these instructions if the Old Setting values are not the same as shown in the table

Does this mod work on the GTi Performance with rear LEDs or only the R?

thanks in advance

[Bladesg]

So I guess that's a no then

[komoornik]

Has anyone got 5 brake light working on the 7.5 facelift, people were going to try but I have not seen a follow up?

On 7.5 with dynamic turn signal you code them like on 7 with non-led lamps.

Works for me.

[Jap]

these don’t have LED strips in the hatch lamp on the nearside, and on the offside it’s the fog and it’s set further in so leaves a gap

[maca]

Hey guys,

I used to run laps around the old Mk5 Golf set up, but I can't seem to understand the Mk7 layout.

Everyone seems to be talking about the channels being really easy to navigate to but on my Golf, it's all in German and with very long, convoluted titles. Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks

[DV52]

^^^ Maca: you aren't doing anything wrong - the names for individual adaptation channels on VW control modules can be entirely English, entirely German and a mix of both! It really all depends on which module is in the car and what version firmware in installed in the module.

Just as starting advice (seeing that you are new to VCDS), if you look carefully at the names, you will see a pattern in the naming convention that the Ross-Tech reports. Here's an example from your picture

IDE02269-MAS04382-Acknowledgement signals-Optical feedback during locking Notice the structure of the naming convention: it is like the naming convention of a relational database in that there is often (but not always) a "Parent" part and a "Child" part. So in the channel above, the relational database elements look like this : Parent Tag Number - Child Tag number- Parent descriptor - Child descriptor The elements of the naming convention are separated by "-". If you look at the remaining adaptation channels in your picture related to "Acknowledgement signals", you will see that they ALL have the same Parent Tag number (i.e. IDE02269) So, if you recognize that lots of adaptation channels are related, it helps simplify the search for the correct channel But, yes - it does help to have a German Translator App open when scrolling through the list of adapatiopn channels. Don

[Rufus1000]

only the 7.5 R has dynamic turn signal, so it will not work for any other 7.5

On 7.5 with dynamic turn signal you code them like on 7 with non-led lamps.

Works for me.

[maca]

^^^ Maca: you aren't doing anything wrong - the names for individual adaptation channels on VW control modules can be entirely English, entirely German and a mix of both! It really all depends on which module is in the car and what version firmware in installed in the module.

Just as starting advice (seeing that you are new to VCDS), if you look carefully at the names, you will see a pattern in the naming convention that the Ross-Tech reports. Here's an example from your picture

IDE02269-MAS04382-Acknowledgement signals-Optical feedback during locking Notice the structure of the naming convention: it is like the naming convention of a relational database in that there is often (but not always) a "Parent" part and a "Child" part. So in the channel above, the relational database elements look like this : Parent Tag Number - Child Tag number- Parent descriptor - Child descriptor The elements of the naming convention are separated by "-". If you look at the remaining adaptation channels in your picture related to "Acknowledgement signals", you will see that they ALL have the same Parent Tag number (i.e. IDE02269) So, if you recognize that lots of adaptation channels are related, it helps simplify the search for the correct channel But, yes - it does help to have a German Translator App open when scrolling through the list of adapatiopn channels. Don

Thanks for your advice! I’ll be having another crack at it tonight while using google translate on my phone.

[maca]

I feel like an absolute noob with this. I managed to activate the alarm chirp on lock and the DRL control in the vehicle settings, but I can’t seem to deactivate the DRL wink when the turn signals activate.

[Sage]

i couldnt get the alarm chirp to work on my mk7 tdi highline..